I Kings 8:22-30, 41-43, Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69

It’s always something! Maintenance and upkeep. Whether an apartment, house, or other dwelling, someone’s got to keep it up! Same for the human body. Some kind of “service agreement” comes with it! Medicines, exercise, nutrition, treatment for this and that.

In worship this Sunday we will hear of the Temple a site of worshipping and serving God. Turns out that Temple has two locations! Both a material structure made of stone and wood, while the other is…well….the human body (person).

The scriptures bring heaven and earth together in Jesus, the Church, and YOU as an individual with all your needs for care, maintenance, and expression. You need nourishment? Yes, bread and the Bread of Life. You need protection both physically and spiritually. John and Ephesians speak to these Creator designed needs.

Work is necessary and welcomed on the Temple. And God does the best work upon the crown of Creation the human being. Are we partners by faith in the work God is about doing within us and outwardly toward others? I renew that partnership and work agreement every time I come to worship!

Blessings on your “building” work!

See you Sunday!

Pastor Barry